GENERAL DESCRIPTION
• First “rugged” light switch, fits all military tactical vehicles
• The first choice for “extreme condition” military applications
• Direct replacement for old mechanical switch
Dramatic safety improvements
Features
• Ease of operation; one-hand activation
• Backlighting now available; variable intensity
• Longer life solid-state design; no moving parts
• Recessed keypad and easily readable keys to identify selected lights
• Prevents unintentional lighting selections
• Two step simple sequence ensures accurate operation
• Electronic technology provides highest operational readiness
• Efficient form, fit & function (F3) compatibility
• MVLS meets and exceeds Military 12484558 (old mechanical)
• Meets MIL-STD-1275D 100V transient
Feature
Mechanical switch
New MVLS
Electronic switch
Backlight/night use Unsafe
Unsafe
Functionally unusable at night
Yes, with variable backlighting intensity
Life/reliability/durability
Moving parts wear out; not
reliable; affected by heat/cold
Solid-state/no moving parts, long life
Ease of operation
Unsafe
Complex lock/unlock with
gloves can not be operated
Simple button depressions
Mode selection sequence
Unsafe
Rotary mechanical switch must step through unwanted modes to reach the desired selection
Push a button, one step to desired position/mode
Mode selection levers
Unsafe
Difficult to move, requires a unlock/lock-
Two-button sequence to select mode
Current mechanical switch
Mil p/n 12369001
New MVLS Nartron
electronic switch
(direct replacement)
Nartron p/n 1341017
Mil p/n 12484558
